Heat Treat Operator

Howmet Aerospace•Brea, CA
•$19 - $33

About The Position

The Heat Treat Operator operates and controls machinery and equipment, including cranes, and fabricates and assembles parts according to blueprints and specifications. The role uses precision measuring instruments and hand tools to complete work, verifies measurements, and performs quality inspections to identify production defects or issues. The employee may participate in regular department training and assist with training new department employees. The role requires maintaining fitness-for-duty and safely performing the physical, mental, and emotional tasks of the job. Physical requirements include lifting or moving up to 30 pounds, standing for extended periods, and reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending. The employee must be able to wear steel-toe safety shoes and walk around the shop floor as needed, remove dangling jewelry for assigned shop-floor tasks, and wear hearing protection when needed. The position offers a salary range of $19.48 to $32.53 and a comprehensive benefits package available from the first day of hire. Schedules may be flexible depending on role and location.

Requirements

  • Able to lift or move 30 pounds, subject to EHS policies.
  • Able to stand for long periods.
  • Able to reach above and below, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend.
  • Able to wear steel-toe safety shoes and walk around the shop floor as needed.
  • Able to remove dangling jewelry for assigned shop-floor tasks.
  • Able to wear hearing protection as needed.
  • Able to perform the essential job tasks safely, appropriately, and effectively while maintaining fitness-for-duty.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and control machinery and equipment, such as cranes, to perform assigned tasks.
  • Fabricate and assemble parts according to blueprints and specifications.
  • Use precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and calipers, to ensure measurement accuracy.
  • Perform quality inspections to identify defects or issues in production.
  • Use hand tools and tooling to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Read and interpret blueprints to understand project requirements.
  • Participate in regular department training as required.
  • Assist in training new department employees.

Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, available from the first day of hire.
  • 401(k) matching program.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • Community engagement activities.
  • Flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.
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